Andrew A. Croft

Andrew A. Croft (born 1965) is an American United States Air Force lieutenant general currently serving as the military deputy commander of United States Southern Command.[1] Croft was commissioned through the ROTC program at University of California, Los Angeles in 1988.

Andrew A. Croft
Born	1965 (age 55–56)
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1989–present (32 years)
Rank	lieutenant general
Commands held	Twelfth Air Force 49th Wing 12th Operations Group
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2)

In July 2020, the United States Senate confirmed his promotion to lieutenant general and nomination to become the military deputy commander of the United States Southern Command, replacing Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn.[2][3]

Awards and decorations

	US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
	Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
	United States Southern Command Identification Badge

	Defense Superior Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Service Commendation Medal
	Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (second ribbon to denote tenth award)
	Combat Readiness Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Humanitarian Service Medal
	Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon

References

1. https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/600403/brigadier-general-andrew-a-croft/
2. https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/09/kelly-van-ovost-nominated-to-be-next-heads-of-acc-amc/
3. https://www.airforcemag.com/senate-confirms-van-ovost-kelly/

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